When His Majesty the Emperor of the Han Dynasty left Chang'an in a mighty way, it was a good time for the peach and plum spring breeze.

Countless Chang'an people have witnessed this grand occasion. The atmosphere of the grand scene was enthusiastic, and the farewell crowd cheered, especially when the emperor, dressed in a dragon robe that symbolized the majesty of the emperor, ordered people to open the imperial curtain and personally waved to his subjects, which caused a tsunami-like shout.

As a symbol of this empire, no matter how different his evaluation is among the people, the role he plays in this era is irreplaceable.

Emperor Liu Che turned his head and took one last look at Weiyang Palace. It turns out that only when you really walk out of the palace can you fully see the majesty and magnificence of the entire complex.

Under the bright and soft sunshine, the emperor suddenly had a sense of pathos in his heart. I don't know why, he has a strong premonition that maybe after this goodbye, he will never have the opportunity to re-enter this palace that belongs to him.

The irritability that rose in his heart caused a dull blockage in his chest, and he forcibly endured it, swallowing back a mouthful of blood that had gushed into his throat. Although he knew that his physical condition did not allow it, he still had to go on this trip, which was to repay him for a wish as emperor. And more importantly, the factors that may be the fatal hidden danger of the empire in the future are completely eliminated.

"Your Majesty......?"

The medical officer of the Tai Hospital, who was closely following the emperor's carriage, noticed that the emperor's face was not good, and hurriedly asked uneasily. only to find that the emperor shook his head at him, signaling that there was no need to make a fuss. The medical officer didn't dare to say more, the emperor's condition had already been listed as top secret, and the real situation was only known to a few of their most skilled imperial doctors and a few henchmen around the emperor. As for the ministers of the court, it seems that even the prime minister is not clear.

The Imperial Doctor, who didn't understand why this was the case, secretly turned his gaze around, and finally, he saw Yuan Zhao's figure not far away. He was waving to some of the people who saw him off, and the expression on his face was very peaceful.

"Your Majesty clearly knows that his condition is too helpless, why don't you ask Yuanhou to enter the palace for diagnosis and treatment?"

This question, which has been suspected for a long time, has been given a gag order, but no one dares to discuss it publicly.

The crown prince Liu Ju and the ministers who stayed behind have been sent far outside the city. Watching the huge procession gradually move away, leaving only the shadow of the flag, remembering the many things his father had said to him last night, his mood was very complicated, and more of a feeling of loss and fear.

"Ju'er, after so many years of training, I believe you have the ability to shoulder the heavy responsibility of the empire. It doesn't matter how good you can do, as long as you can do it...... Since I succeeded to the throne, I have actually done many wrong things, and I have even had many unrealistic and arrogant thoughts. If it weren't for the fact that someone gradually corrected it later, and shared most of the important state affairs for me, I am afraid that today, the Han Dynasty would not have reached such a strong level...... ”

"Father, this person ...... Is he Yuan Zhao? ”

"Huh! So Ju'er, you answer me first, what kind of person is he in your eyes? ”

"The contribution made by Cheng to the Han Dynasty is obvious to everyone in the world. The father and the son thought that the praise of the pillars of the country and the ministers of the society was fully worthy of him. ”

"Ju'er, it seems that you still don't know him fully...... If I'm not mistaken, the pillars of the country are good, but the ministers of the society are not what he wants to do! ”

"Father! What do you mean by that? Erchen didn't understand ....... ”

"There's a huge difference between the two! The land of the country belongs to the people of the world, but the country belongs to our Liu Huang Han family! The concept between the two, though is not clear to most people. But some people are clear in their hearts! ”

"Father! You mean ......?! ”

"Not bad! You've finally got some idea. Don't be so surprised, in fact, Yuan Zhao is such a person. After so many years of covert observation, I would never have mistaken him. ”

“…… Father! Brother Yuan, he, he's definitely not that kind of person! Don't get ...... wrong! ”

"Prince! You have to remember that you are the descendant of Emperor Gaozu, and you must not be blinded by personal feelings. Yuan Zhao is loyal to the thousands of ordinary people outside this country and Weiyang Palace, not our Liu Huang Han family! Everything he had done in the past was ostensibly loyal and dedicated to serving me as an emperor. But in reality? While the world has achieved unprecedented prosperity, the imperial power has been gradually weakened invisibly...... During the days when I was recuperating in my illness, I jumped out of this situation and finally understood everything. Hehe! If this development continues, I believe that in the near future, no matter who sits on the throne of Hanyuan Palace, there will only be an empty shelf left...... At that time, who will be able to restrain him?! ”

“…… Father's ...... It won't be like this, it won't be ......! ”

"Don't deceive yourself anymore! I wish the prince I had chosen was not so stupid...... I have decided that I will remove the evil fruits I have sown...... In the future, you just need to be your emperor in peace! ”

"I ...... Father's ...... What are you going to do?! ”

"You don't have to know this in advance. When the time comes, I will have a will for you, and whatever I ask you to do, you will do it! Just don't forget one thing, you are a descendant of Emperor Gaozu, and you are my son, and at the critical moment, you must not be merciful......! ”

A breeze blew, and the prince Liu Ju, who had been thinking for a long time, shuddered. After being suddenly awakened, I found that the team that had gone away had already disappeared. He waved his hand a little weakly, and led the subjects of the city to turn around, his steps unusually heavy.

The route of the expedition was chosen by the emperor himself. The first stop here is the three cities of Shuofang beyond the Great Wall. The reason why he chose this place is, of course, that he wanted to see for himself this piece of grassland outside the Saiwai that enabled the Han Dynasty to achieve great martial arts in his lifetime.

In any case, the elimination of the Xiongnu and the removal of the threat to the vast northern land since the Warring States period are fully worth boasting about.

The brigade set out from Chang'an, passed through the Xianyang Ancient Road, crossed the Hangu Pass, then turned to the northeast, and then passed through the Tongguan Pass shortly after. In front of you is a horse Pingchuan fertile field for thousands of miles, to the north you can drive directly to the land of Yanzhao.

The counties that passed along the way were naturally warmly welcomed and served carefully by local officials and citizens. However, unlike the majesty of the Son of Heaven that everyone imagined, the subjects who were fortunate enough to be received by the emperor everywhere they went felt only the gentle attitude of His Majesty the Emperor. This is very exciting.

Such a trip can't be fast if you want to. Stop and go, and I don't realize that it is already spring flowers blooming everywhere. After more than a month, he finally entered the territory of Yanzhao.

Peng Zu, the king of Zhao who was enshrined here, is the second son of Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty and the imperial brother of Emperor Liu Che, and it is said that he is over 80 years old this year. Among the several emperors of the Han Dynasty, Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty has more heirs. Excluding those who are today and those who died young, a total of thirteen princes were divided into kings. And the age difference between these princes is also relatively large. For example, Liu Fei, the king of Jiangdu, and Peng Zu, the king of Zhao, are more than fifty years apart.

Although King Zhao's fief has been implemented by the Tui En Order, it has also been divided into several pieces, and his power has been greatly reduced. But he was originally a pleasure-laden man and did not have much ambition. As long as it allows him to maintain a life of luxury, it is enough.

When the emperor arrived, King Zhao made all preparations and received him hobly. Since there was no longer a long journey to Saiwai, the emperor sent a decree to the accompanying prime minister and generals, and all the people and horses rested here for a few days, so that the front-line soldiers of Shuofang City could prepare in advance.

Military matters are naturally arranged by Wei Qing. After entering Handan City, the emperor rested a little in the prepared palace. Yuan Zhao walked into the palace hall and saw this crane-haired and childish King Zhao.

Even he was taken aback at first sight. If I hadn't known about it in advance, I wouldn't have believed that this old guy was over eighty years old. His beard was wrinkled, his face was red, and his skin was like that of a teenager...... Yuan Zhao felt a demonic aura for no reason, which made people very uncomfortable.

Yuan Zhao frowned secretly, and after greeting him, he finished explaining some matters ordered by the emperor. So he took his leave, not wanting to talk to him more.

It's just that he didn't know that looking at his departing back, Zhao Wang Pengzu's eyes showed a cold look, and the resentment on his face was completely no longer the respectful and gentle look he had just now.

"Yuan Zhao, since you have come to my territory today, don't think about going out alive...... Hum! Don't say that I have already received His Majesty's will, just to avenge your killing of the king of Jiangdu, I will definitely make your life worse than death! ”

The curtain behind him moved slightly, and a seductive woman who had been hiding behind and listening for a long time walked out, her face also full of hatred. Thinking back then, as the most favored Meiji by Liu Fei, the king of Jiangdu, a woman named Mo Yao'er had every chance to become a respected queen. It's just that this dream of hers was shattered on that night when the red lotus karma burned on fire.

Mo Yao'er, the only one who escaped from that sea of fire, firmly remembered the appearance of the murderous demon Yuan Zhao. She swore an oath to avenge the king of Jiangdu. Even if she doesn't have a chance for the time being, she will keep it in her heart.

Later, she came to Handan in the north and became King Zhao's new favorite. Mo Yao'er's charm was matchless, and she soon conquered the lustful Zhao King Peng Zu. It wasn't long before she learned his full secret.

"King, this opportunity is rare, but you must find a way to cause Yuan Zhao to die......!"

"Rest assured, this king will definitely let him die miserably...... Besides, you go and get those women and those ...... It's all arranged, and at this juncture, don't cause trouble because of this. ”